3. At a state dinner in Ottawa on Wednesday evening, Maxima wore the tiara and brooch from the family's Ruby Peacock Parure, as well as ruby and diamond pendant earrings, a ruby and diamond ring, and a diamond bracelet that was previously worn by Queen Juliana.

2. Pomp and circumstance were at a high in Britain this week, as the royals gathered for the state opening of parliament. The Duchess of Cornwall wore the Boucheron tiara from the Greville bequest, plus pearl and diamond earrings, a pearl and diamond choker necklace, and a diamond (and sapphire?) bar brooch.